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NON-NEOPLASTIC RECTAL STRICTURES IN DOGS
Rectal strictures in dogs are often due to neoplasias. Amongst the non-neoplastic etiologies, foreign bodies are the most common. This interesting article summarizes the etiologies and the therapies with the outcome in 19 dogs.

Effects of prepartum transition diets on milk quality of dairy cows
Does the length of exposure to prepartum transition diets have any influence on milk yield, fat and protein production of dairy cows? And does the number of days that the cows were fed play an important role? These very important questions were evaluated on more than 1000 Holstein and Holstein × Jersey cows...

Ultrasonographic diagnosis of gastrointestinal perforation
Gastrointestinal perforation and peritonitis is a life-threatening problem with high mortality rates. Diagnosis via ultrasonography can be very difficult. This very informative study was performed to evaluate the sonographic features of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation in dogs and cats.

Inhibition of Pseudomonas-adherence to canine corneocytes by monosaccharides
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the multiresistant small rods that is very hard to treat. It is commonly found in skin and ear infections. Can their adherence to corneocytes be inhibited just by certain by sugars, so that their proliferation is inhibited and infections become less likely?

Imidacloprid plus moxidectin in lice infestation in guinea pigs
Ectoparasites are a common problem in small mammals, and guinea pigs with a lice infestation are not rare. But in this species, no licensed ectoparasiticid products are available. Is the very popular spot-on formulation consisting of a combination of imidacloprid and moxidectin efficious and safe in this species?

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Bacteria in the conjunctival sac of dogs in China
Which bacterial microorganisms can be isolated from the conjunctival sac of clinically normal dogs in Beijing, and do the differ from those in dogs with ulceratice keratitis? An interesting and important question for the choice of an antibiotic when the results of culture and sensitivity tests are pending...

Furosemide and its pharmacologic spectrum
Furosemide is one of the `oldest` and daily used medications especially in small animal medicine. This excellent state-of-the-art article provides well-known, new and useful informations about an old substance...

Reproductive performance of sows after postpartum administrated cloprostenol
During the previous decade several studies focused on postpartum treatment with prostaglandin for improvement of reproductive performance in sows. Does the administration of a prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha) analogue in sows within 24 to 48 h after farrowing have a positive effect on sow and litter performance? A very important evaluation that has been performed in Belgium under field conditions!

Unusual manifestation of feline hyperaldosteronism
The clinical signs were not very specific and included cervical ventriflexion, lethargy, weakness, inappetence, and diarrhea. The primary disease was diagnosed as primary hyperaldosteronism from an adrenal gland tumor. Is surgery recommended in such a case?

BOVINE

Preoperative treatment of cows with abomasal volvulus

Reduced embryo `quality` in cows with subclinical endometritis

Program for global eradication of foot-and-mouth-disease

Intrauterine cephapirin infusion to prevent cows from developing endometritis

Quantification of lumpy skin disease virus after experimental infection

Influence of dietary additive on feedlot cattle

Conidiobolomycosis in Brazilean sheep

Tracheal collapse in calves

EQUINE

New lesions in equine exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage

Abnormal radiographic findings and their relationship to racing performance

Causes of the Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome

Allergen threshold concentrations in equine intradermal testing

Management of Bilateral Dynamic Laryngeal Collapse in Race Horses

Continuous perineural blockade of the palmar nerves in the distal equine forelimb

Exogenous insulin and its effects on luteolysis and reproductive cyclicity in horses

Antibodies against Actinobacillus equuli in horses and foals

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Hyperostosis in canine meningioma (case report)

Differentiation between FIV-infected and vaccinated cats

Prognostic usefulness of leukocyte parameters in canine parvovirosis

Osteosarcoma in a rabbit resembling the canine disease

Acute hemiparesis in a cat (case report)

Oviduct adenocarcinoma in adult captive snakes

Choledochal stenting in cats

Congenital orbital cysts in two dogs

SWINE PRACTICE

Immunostimulating effect of levamisole in weaning pigs

Porcine circovirus 2-related diseases - a review

Highly virulent PRRSV virus in chinese pigs emerging

Claviceps africana and the effect on plasma prolactin and litter performance in sows

Fecal carriage of salmonella in Japanese pigs

Liver carcinoma in a potbellied pig (case report)

Salmonella Infection in Italian Farrow-To-Finish Swine Herds

Encapsulation method to vaccinate feral pigs

ARTICLES

Meloxicam versus tolfenamic acid given before mulesing in lambs

Serum cystatin C as marker in humans with mildly impaired kidney function

New antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation

Rotoresection for benign prostatic hyperplasia

First case of avian influenza in Switzerland in two years

Microbial growth in alfaxalone, propofol and thiopental

In vitro model of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis

Misuse of statistics in veterinary dermatology

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ESAVS Courses for Veterinarians and Nurses - 2009
Order the ESAVS free information brochure 2009 and learn more about the veterinary intensive training programs in over 16 disciplines in Europe and Asia.

Small Animals,

Exotic Pets,

Equine Medicine

Course Overview: www.esavs.org

WCVD6 - World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology 2008, Hong Kong
The World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology in Hong Kong in 2008 will combine the excitement of exotic and luxurious Hong Kong with an innovative scientific program in Veterinary Dermatology.

Eurasia Veterinary Conference - 2009
Bali, Indonesia, 16 - 20 February 2009

Small animal continuing education at one of the world`s most beautiful locations.

Internationally renowned European specialists present the most recent information about current veterinary diagnostics and therapy of small animal internal medicine.

Congress language is English and German in separate sessions.

Further information and registration...

New trends in feather-picking psittacines
Histologic findings are described for 408 feather-picking or self-mutilating psittacines with the use of biopsies from clinically affected and unaffected skin. Very interesting new insights were found!

Veterinary Ophthalmology: HAWK EYE portable digital slit lamp by DIOPTRIX

Vets4Africa combines science and adventure
Vets4Africa brings veterinary science professionals from around the world to experience Africa in a way uniquely tailored to complement their professional interests.

Physiotherapy on Dogs: the KEIPER Underwater Treadmill
Aquatic therapy, also called hydrotherapy, aqua training or underwater training, is a very effective method of rehabilitation in dogs to build up muscle strength and improve mobility without any additional stress on the joints.

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